Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
Responsible for processing the bills from carrier and service providers, reviewing, and analyzing carrier freight bills, and proactively resolving billing issues.
Responsible for the organization of inbound/outbound material transportation applicable to each sales or purchase order and the preparation and recording of all required documents mainly for domestic movements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summarize and process freight invoices from service providers
Communicate with transportation providers to secure required documentation for billing
Facilitate and improve the efficiency of the current billing cycle time from carrier freight bill to client payment; continuously seeking opportunities to improve current processes
Reviewing freight billing to ensure costs align with expectations and dispute when/if necessary
Processing of freight bills for payment in ERP system (SAP)
Coordination of freight bookings primarily for domestic movements between facilities, vendors, and final customers
Function strategically within proposals, transportation budgets, and project executions to support the programs on their transportation needs
Support local purchasing to negotiate and evaluate rates with current carriers by providing data, technical advice, and experience.
Audit import/export documents from broker/freight forwarder to validate accuracy and compliance
Support internal audit process to validate accuracy and compliance
Knowledge & Skills
Experience and knowledge of freight market, characteristics, constraints.
Working knowledge of all relevant terms of sale and freight billing processes.
Experience to evaluate risks associated to I/E and transportation
Experience with and knowledge of SAP (or other ERP system used in the Region/Country)
General awareness of import/export rules, customs regulations and documentation, etc.
Basics of logistics risk management principles
Material handling safety principles
General-purpose IT tools
Strong leadership and communication and team building skills.
Qualifications
HS Diploma or Associate degree
Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Supply Chain, Business Management, or other related fields
Previous experiences
Preferably at least 3-5 years’ experience in transportation management and/or in Import/Export Management
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, email accounts
Experience in logistics industry
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